Teen accused of stealing more than $300 from victim

A 17-year-old was arrested Saturday after he allegedly stole more than $300 from a victim's purse Friday.

According to a press release from the Opelousas Police Department, police responded to a reported robbery on the 1600 block of North Main Street, in which the suspect stole the victim's purse and fled on foot. The purse contained $330 in cash.

Police identified the suspect as Jordan Leday of Opelousas. Leday was arrested Friday, and charged with simple robbery.